Beyonce’s Thigh-Gap Is Called A Mini-Controversy & We’re Like No It’s Not

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The internet is gagging over Beyonce’s “wider-than-humanly-possible” thigh-gap and had the nerve to call it a mini-controversy! I guess the mini is supposed to make us feel better about the fact that we’re making the space between Beyonce’s thighs…a thing.

The minute Beyonce posted the above photo on her Instagram, golfing in the Dominican Republic, Beyhive members, Beyonce stans and Beyonce haters all over the world gathered together to comment on her thighs. Many of them claiming they were photoshopped:

Beyonce calls herself a feminist, often rallying for women around carefully chosen issues–#BanBossy, sexual liberation for women and challenging gender equality. A few folks on Instagram challenged Bey’s dedication to women, specifically around body issues because of this alleged photoshopped picture. I get it. Beyonce’s actions weigh heavily on pop culture and she has a responsibility to uplift women because she’s chosen to and now it’s expected of her with every move she makes.

So when something like a photoshopped picture implies that there’s insecurities or a display of unattainable perfection, Beyonce gets blamed. Has anyone ever thought that maybe, just maybe, even as a superstar, Beyonce is insecure too? Or that there are certain parts of her body that she hates too? So, what if the busiest woman in the world took time to photoshop her picture, or even requested that her social media manger (because I’m sure she has one) shave her inner thigh by a few pixels…?

Here’s what, young women start to question their curves and in trying to emulate all that’s glorious, fierce and thin about Beyonce, their self-esteem deteriorates. But you can’t point the finger only at Beyonce. She may stand for women on certain issues, but at the end of the day, she’s an entertainer. She’s doing her job. You’re entertained aren’t you? At least she’s not glorifying plastic surgery and medical procedures to obtain a perfectly curvy figure.

It seems impossible to look at Beyonce at face value. Her public image begs to be under a microscope. I play right into just the way you all do. She can’t post a photo, leak a track or have a baby without us demanding she do more for women, as a woman. Does Beyonce’s thigh-gap really classify as a controversy? Beyonce’s thin and she has a thigh-gap. That’s it.

Crowning Glory: King Bey's 52 Best Hair Moves

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1. Beyonce's Hair Has A Mind All Its Own

There's so much to love about Beyonce, so in the midst of counting all the ways, I decided to give her highly coveted hair the spotlight.
From her signature hair flip on stage to her simply moving her golden tresses from her shoulder, I am obsessed with King Bey's mane. And after checking out her best hair moves, you will be too!

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2. You'll Never Be Able To Recreate This Move

Go on...try it. And report back after you leave the hospital.

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3. The Snap Back

Bey's coif is the thing dreams are made of.

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4. The Ultimate Accessory

Hair is the ultimate accessory but when Bey accessorizes the ultimate accessory, I'm like, "OMG!"

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5. The Infamous Diva Fan

She doesn't even have to really try. Bey's fan is always ready to blow her beautiful tresses in such a heavenly way.

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6. Pump Up The Pompadour

All the single ladies are always trying to recreate this signature move.

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7. Caress Your Tresses

No one can stroke their hair in such a well-choreographed way.

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8. I'll Teach You

Beyonce barely moves as her hair upstages Lady Gaga's imitation of one of her signature moves.

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9. The Signature Move

Watch & learn.

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10. My Ponytail Is LAID

Ponytail on shoulder? CHECK. That's all the choreography Bey needed for this shot. Yas pony, WORK!

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11. Do Not Try This At Home

You'll more than likely end up in a neck brace and trying to reattach your tracks.

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12. The Hair Fluff

Beyonce's luxurious locks will put yours to shame and all she's doing is fluffing them!

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13. Does Your Hair Laugh At Jokes?

Beyonce's does and it's glorious.

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14. Beyonce's Hair Breathes

Don't believe me? Just watch.

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15. Shake Them Curls!

Does it look this fab when you're straightening your collar? Didn't think so.

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16. Beyonce's Hair Works It, Even When She Hulahoops

I know you're probably not looking at her hair right now, but challenge yourself. I know you can do it!

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17. Short Hair Don't Care

Bey's cut never stopped her hair from providing you with LIFE!

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18. Headbanger

Have you ever...in all your life...witnessed a headbang so epic?

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19. Oh...A Duet?

Beyonce's hair doesn't always steal the show. It likes working with others too. And by others, I mean her bootay.

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20. Super Bey

Even at her most powerful, Beyonce's hair still shines.

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21. Just Look At Those Coils

Bey's hair might give you life, but it feels like her hair actually has life!

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22. Watch It Bounce

Mesmerizing, isn't it?

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23. It's Contagious

Check out the background dancers showing off what they learned from Bey.

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24. Even With Short Hair

Beyonce will serve you and you will deal.

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25. How Could One Simple Touch...

be so beautiful?!

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26. Beyonce's Curls

are utterly magical.

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27. Even When Beyonce Goes Ratchet

Her hair stays classy.

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28. YESSS BEYONCE, GIVE ME LIFE!

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29. All She's Doing Is Fixing Her Hair

And she makes that look choreographed.

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30. Bey's Signature Fan Blows Back Her Tresses

And amazes all those who can look directly at her.

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31. The Patented Look Back

Just watch the span of Bey's tresses as she turns.

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32. Uh Oh Uh Oh Uh Oh

How many times did you try to recreate this walk & hair flip?! I'm doing it right now.

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33. And You Get Some Hair, And You Get Some Hair

Beyonce gives a whole new meaning to "Reach out and touch."

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34. Bouncin' & Behavin'

This girl. Those curls.

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35. No One Tosses A Pony Tail Like Bey

NO ONE.

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36. Head Of Fire

Beyonce's hair has it's own soul. No really.

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37. Your Hair Flip<Beyonce's Hair Flip

How does her hair always know where to perfectly fall into place?!

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38. Don't You Dare Touch The King's Tresses

Peep the look Bey shoots to her right.

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39. Golden Girl

I'm sure Beyonce's hair is where all her secret powers live. Look at these golden tresses!

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40. The Swing To End All Swings

She's putting you under her spell. Watch the hair, then the hands.

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41. Ever Got Your Hair Stuck In Your Coat?

Bet you didn't look like this when you got it out!

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42. Itchy Scalp?

Next time you go to"pat your weave, ladies," channel your inner Bey.

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43. Bey's Braids

Were short-lived, but inspired women everywhere to give box braids another moment.

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44. In Order To Effectively Hair Flip...

one must make sure they thrust forward and pull back swiftly. Let's try. 5-6-7-8...